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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 49th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 53: Designating February 27, 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 468: Requiring course in public schools on human development
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating to rule-making authority of Ethics Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• Eng. SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Eng. SB 732: Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Eng. SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Eng. SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Eng. SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Com. Sub. for SB 601: Creating WV Women’s Bill of Rights
• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Authorizing Division of Forestry to administer certain exchange program
• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Com. Sub. for SB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Com. Sub. for SB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 822: Relating generally to real property, tax, and registration requirements associated with carbon offset agreements
• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Creating exemption from bond or security requirement of banking institutions holding certain funds for county commissions
• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• SB 840: Modifying unemployment benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 841: Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act
• SB 866: Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board
• SB 874: Relating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation
• SB 875: Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM
• SJR 10: Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• Eng. HB 5593: Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management

FIRST READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• HB 4350: Relating to appointment of candidates after filing period
• HB 4758: Creation of the Joint Oversight Committee on the Fusion Center
• HB 4943: To facilitate the creation of home-based businesses
• HB 5117: Relating generally to waiver of initial licensing fees for certain individuals
• HB 5017: Relating to mobile food establishment reciprocity
• HB 5122: Relating to civil service for deputy sheriffs
• HB 5337: Establishing the legislative oversight committee of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
• HB 4191: Relating to requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites

10 a.m.: Education (451M)

• HB 4814: Relating to extending the reporting and sunset dates of the State Advisory Council on Postsecondary Attainment Goals
• HB 4838: Require county boards of education to provide long-term substitute teachers, upon hiring, with certain information
• HB 4951: To facilitate the interstate practice of School Psychology in educational or school settings

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• HB 4376: Relating to surgical smoke evacuation
• HB 4431: Permitting the cremation of unidentified remains
• HB 5175: Eliminate funding for the Center for Nursing and transfer its duties and authorities to the Higher Education Policy Commission
• HB 5347: Relating to establishing a program for emergency medical services personnel to become certified paramedics
• HB 5248: Relating to the regulation of behavioral health centers

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• HB 4086: Authorizing certain agencies of the Department of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules
• HB 5395: Relating to judicial review of Board decisions
• Originating SCR 1: Study resolution regarding the feasibility of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections held in West Virginia

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• SB 200: Budget Bill

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, February 26, 2024

Economic Development

• Originating Bill 1: Authorizing Creation of local Port Authority Districts
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Transportation and Infrastructure

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Banking and Insurance

• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Allowing depository institutions to provide FDIC coverage to county commissions through reciprocal deposit arrangements
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Eng. HB 4786: Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Education

• Com Sub for SB 870: Restoring Sanity Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

Judiciary

• SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 601: Creating WV Women’s Bill of Rights
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Originating SJR 1: Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
• Originating joint resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

Finance

• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Bill reported to full Senate with recommendation it do pass

• Originating Bill 3: Placing a moratorium on providing new or additional property or liability insurance coverage by the Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Originating bill reported to full Senate with recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Creating a Carbon Exchange Program
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 822: Defining terms for forest carbon capture use restrictions of landowners
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (230 – 213 Senate; 26 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (24)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (40 – 21 Senate; 19 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Monday, February 26, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Monday, February 26, 2024 – 48th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Eng. SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• Eng. SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Eng. SB 872: Relating to county fire service fees
• Eng. SB 873: Schedule for tax installment payments
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 468: Requiring course in public schools on human development
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating to rule-making authority of Ethics Commission
• Com. Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Eng. SB 732: Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities
• Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage

FIRST READING

• Eng. HB 5593: Relating to the creation, composition, qualifications, and compensation of the State Board of Risk and Insurance Management

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Economic Development (451M)

• Originating Bill 1: Authorizing Creation of local Port Authority Districts
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5127: Including Potomac State College in the definition of community and technical college education program for participation it the “Learn and Earn Program”

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 377: Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies
• Eng. HB 5317: Making it permissive for commercial motor vehicles registered in this state to pass an annual inspection of all safety equipment to be consistent with the federal motor carrier safety regulations.
• Naming Resolutions

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 826: Allowing depository institutions to provide FDIC coverage to county commissions through reciprocal deposit arrangements
• Eng. HB 4786: Delivery Network Company (DNC) Insurance Model Act

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Agenda TBA

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 726: Moving functions of Information Services and Communications Division into Office of Technology
• Originating Bill 3: Placing a moratorium on providing new or additional property or liability insurance coverage by the Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 618: Creating a Carbon Exchange Program
• SB 822: Defining terms for forest carbon capture use restrictions of landowners
• SB 200: Budget Bill

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Saturday, February 24, 2024

Judiciary

• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Finance

• SB 840: Modifying unemployment benefits
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 841: Setting amount of unemployment taxes and benefits
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 866: Designating State Treasurer as chairperson of WV Investment Management Board
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (219 – 194 Senate; 25 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (24)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (37 – 19 Senate; 18 House)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Saturday, February 24, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 46th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Sub. for SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection

THIRD READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• SB 782:Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

SECOND READING

• Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 679: Regulating certain plant-based derivatives, hemp-derived cannabinoid products, and Kratom
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• SB 872: Relating to county fire service fees
• SB 873: Schedule for tax installment payments
• Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act

FIRST READING

• Com. Sub. for HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Com. Sub. for HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Com. Sub. for HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage

Scheduled Committee Meetings

Time TBA: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 837: Reorganizing offices of Public Defender Corporations to conform to circuit reconfiguration
• Sub. forSB 816: Truth in Giving Act
• Sub. forSB 766: Relieving railroad companies of liability during parades
• Sub. forSB 850: Updating Consumer Credit and Protection Act

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Committee Action on Bills from Friday, February 23, 2024

Judiciary

• Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating generally to Ethic’s Commission’s rule making authority and lobbying rules
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• Committee substitute for the resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted; second reference to Finance

• Sub. for SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Strike and Insert for Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (202 – 180 Senate; 22 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (36 – 19 Senate; 17 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Friday, February 23, 2024 (16 – 11 Senate; 5 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Signed, 02-23)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Signed, 02-23)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Friday, February 23, 2024 – 45th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 10 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Com. Sub. for SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• Com. Sub. for SR 6: Honoring life of Edith Levy, Holocaust survivor
• SR 52: Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Eng. SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• Eng. SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• Eng. SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• Eng. HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Friday, February 23, 2024.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

Time TBA: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 482: Relating generally to Ethic’s Commission’s rule making authority and lobbying rules
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• SB 803: Updating definitions for assessment of real property
• Com. Sub. for SJR 6: Incorporation of Churches or Religious Denominations Amendment
• SB 503: Protecting belief-based student organizations from certain types of discrimination
• Strike and Insert for Com. Sub. for SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Com. Sub. for SB 470: Uniform Special Deposits Act

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Bills to be Introduced Friday, February 23, 2024

• SB 871: Supplementary appropriation to Department of Veterans’ Assistance, Veterans’ Facilities (Blair, Woelfel; Finance) [By Request of the Executive]

Committee Action on Bills from Thursday, February 22, 2024

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization

• Originating Bill 1: Modifying county fire fee referendum process
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

9:30 a.m.: Education

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• Com. Sub. for SB 853: Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Government Organization

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4908: Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• HB 5286: Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 496: Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
• Resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 835: Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• Originating Bill1: Restricting participation in Teachers Retirement System by members who serve as officer in professional teaching association
• Bill removed from agenda

• Originating Bill 2: Modifying due date for installment payments for severance and business privilege taxes
• Originating bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production
• Bill removed from agenda

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (190 – 170 Senate; 20 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (32 – 17 Senate; 15 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Thursday, February 22, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 44th Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SR 51: Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• Eng. SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 754: Allowing car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• Eng. SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
• Eng. SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
• Eng. SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
• Eng. SB 834: Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• Eng. SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Com. Sub. for SB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools
• Com. Sub. for SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system
• Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

FIRST READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• Eng. HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5540: Relating to fentanyl prevention and awareness Education (Laken’s Law)
• Eng. HB 5549: Relating to allowing license plates to be obtained from alternative sources when the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is unable to produce them

Scheduled Committee Meetings

9:30 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Originating Bill 1: Modifying county fire fee referendum process
• Com. Sub. for SB 819: Modifying requirements for public water systems or businesses having backflow preventers
• SB 858: Clarifying filing requirements and deadlines in property tax cases

9:30 a.m.: Education (451M)

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non-school competitive activities
• SB 842: Modifying training requirements for county boards of education members
• SB 859: Limiting requirements for issuance of professional teaching certificate
• SB 861: Increasing support and professional development for educators

10:30 a.m.: Rules (219M)

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

• SB 853: Requiring Fire Commission promulgate standards for propane tank installation in certain homes

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• SB 805: Modifying Medicaid reimbursements for services at residential substance abuse treatment facilities
• SB 820: Requiring automatic enrollment of substance abuse disorder population into managed care
• HB 4233: Non-binary not permitted on birth certificates
• HB 4320: Relating to access for minor children’s medical records
• HB 4874: Relating to fatality and mortality review team
• HB 4908: Relating to permitting the state agencies to contract with the West Virginia public health Institute
• HB 4933: Relating to Medicaid dental coverage
• HB 5286: Eliminating the ability to sub-contract under Certificate of Need

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 583: Relating to employer liability and damages in civil actions involving commercial motor vehicles
• Com. Sub. for SB 190: Modifying definition of sexual contact
• Com. Sub. for SB 751: Creating online charitable raffles
• Com. Sub. for SB 755: Providing safeguards for online sales of tobacco products
• Com. Sub. for SB 717: Prohibiting sale of tobacco products to individuals younger than 21 years of age
• Com. Sub. for SB 786: Relating to massage therapy establishments
• Com. Sub. for SB 568: Creating multi-tiered system for school absenteeism
• SB 496: Prohibiting racial discrimination based on certain hair textures and hairstyles

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 848: Creating special revenue account within Department of Health
• HJR 21: Amending the Constitution to prohibit persons not United States citizens from voting in any election held within this state
• SB 686: Prohibiting actions for damages or attorney’s fees in cases involving Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• SB 791: Modifying membership requirements of Medical Services Fund Advisory Council
• SB 835: Modifying payment for housing and maintenance of inmates
• Originating Bill1: Restricting participation in Teachers Retirement System by members who serve as officer in professional teaching association
• Originating Bill 2: Modifying due date for installment payments for severance and business privilege taxes
• HB 4292: Providing for enhanced damages for non-payment of royalties due from oil, natural gas, or natural gas liquids production

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Thursday, February 22, 2024

• SR 52: Designating February 23, 2024, as WV Motorsports Day (Maynard)

Committee Action on Bills from Wednesday, February 21, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Committee on School Choice

• Com. Sub. for SB 860: Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

1 p.m.: Economic Development

• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Outdoor Recreation

• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

2 p.m.: Pensions

• Com. Sub. for SB 408: Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement
• Committee will report as a study resolution

• Com. Sub. for SB 589: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
• Committee will report as a study resolution

• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act
• Bill not yet reported to give members time to review committee substitute for committee substitute

3 p.m.: Finance

• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV Statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• Committee substitute for the resolution reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it be adopted

• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 650: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission, Fairmont State University
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (180 – 160 Senate; 20 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (31 – 16 Senate; 15 House)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/UpcomingEvents.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 – 43rd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SCR 32: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing depository for gold and silver
• SR 49: Recognizing World Scouting Museum
• SR 50: Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 453: Requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers contracting with PEIA
• Eng. SB 494: Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 533: Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 630: Defining protections for election officials and election workers
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 667: Creating Physician Assistant Compact
• Eng. SB 683: Amending definition of “alternative fuel” under motor fuel excise tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 688: Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 690: Establishing WV Agritourism Commission – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 711: Clarifying that qualified law enforcement from any federal agency may enforce state laws under limited circumstances
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 722: Revising examination of records relating to limited video lottery
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 727: Revising process for county boards of education to hire support staff
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 738: Authorizing State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees
• Eng. SB 779: Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 785: Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records
• Eng. HB 4860: Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5295: Authorizing a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Com. Sub. for SB 724: Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources
• Com. Sub. for SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• Com. Sub. for SB 754: Requiring car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
• SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
• SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
• SB 834: Increasing number of members for Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances

FIRST READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4809: Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4850: Removing the sunset clause from Oil and Gas Personal Property Tax
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 348: Updating definition of “electioneering communication” to be consistent with FEC
• SB 827: Providing definition for regional distribution and dismantling center of salvage yards
• Com. Sub. for SB 865: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to secretary

1 p.m.: Committee on School Choice (208W)

• SB 860: Creating alternative high-risk population public charter schools

1 p.m.: Economic Development (451M)

• SB 452: Designating certain water and wastewater facilities as emergency project
• SB 782: Defining deadlines for local permits and extensions for property development or improvement

2 p.m.: Outdoor Recreation (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 774: Mountain Bike Responsibility Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 824: Increasing membership of WV Motorsport Committee

2 p.m.: Pensions (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 408: Permitting retired teachers to substitute full time without penalty of losing retirement
• Com. Sub. for SB 589: Permitting campus police officers to participate in Deputy Sheriffs Retirement System
• Com. Sub. for SB 742: Updating retirement eligibility for certain sheriffs
• SB 760: Modifying length of service for certain employees to obtain credit for retirement

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 851: Establishing requirements for contingency fee agreements between political subdivisions and private attorneys
• Com. Sub. for SB 725: Clarifying conditions for pretrial release and maximum bail amount for certain defendants
• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 864: Clarifying reporting requirements of Grant Transparency and Accountability Act
• SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV Statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• SB 657: Expiring funds from Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to General Revenue
• SB 653: Supplementing and amending appropriations to School Building Authority, School Construction Fund

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Wednesday, February 21, 2024

• SR 51: Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

Committee Action on Bills from Tuesday, February 20, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 747: Including corporate contributors to authorized use of certain political party funding
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• Com. Sub. for SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

10 a.m.: Education

• SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. forSB 750: Establishing Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in grades six through 12
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non- school competitive activities
• Bill, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass
• Com. Sub. forSB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

10:45 a.m.: Rules

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to the use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining

• HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources

• Com. Sub. forSB 528: Requiring DHS to provide investigative and assessment services
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. forSB 672: Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. forSB 743: Relating to Bureau for Medical Services’ medically supervised weight loss program
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. forSB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Judiciary

• Com. Sub. forSB 796: Requiring Bureau for Medical Services give preference to in-state providers of medical services
• Bill laid over to a future meeting

• SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Committee substitute for the committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (164 – 146 Senate; 18 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (31 – 16 Senate; 15 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 507: Relating to repeal of WV EDGE (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 790: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 4594: Relating to extending managed care (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4976: Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5006: Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5019: Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5045: Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5153: Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5157: Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5261: Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5267: Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5273: Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (12 – 8 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Signed, 02-20)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Signed, 02-20)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – 42nd Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SCR 31: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study benefits associated with increasing paid parental leave for state employees
• SR 47: Recognizing week of May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week
• SR 48: Recognizing AARP of WV for many contributions provided to enhance our state and its people

THIRD READING

• Eng. SB 574: Supplemental appropriation to DOT, Division of Highways
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 631: Prohibiting municipalities from disconnecting water service for nonpayment of stormwater fees – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 637: Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on internet
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 649: Clarifying per diem compensation for certain judges recalled to service
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 688: Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 690: Establishing WV Agritourism Commission – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 696: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, Division of Emergency Management
• Eng. SB 700: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Hospital Finance Authority
• Eng. SB 701: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Construction Fund
• Eng. SB 703: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police
• Eng. SB 707: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources
• Eng. SB 708: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture, WV Spay Neuter Assistance Fund
• Eng. SB 709: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Arts, Culture and History, National Coal Heritage Area Authority
• Eng. SB 710: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education, Aid for Exceptional Children
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 740: Prohibiting digital manipulation of sexually explicit content to include minors
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 741: Prohibiting creation, production, distribution or possession of artificially generated child pornography
• Eng. SB 752: Authorizing Department of Agriculture to complete certain land transfers

SECOND READING

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 453: Requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers contracting with PEIA
• SB 494: Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 533: Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations
• Com. Sub. for SB 630: Defining protections for election officials and election workers
• Com. Sub. for SB 667: Creating Physician Assistant Compact
• SB 683: Amending definition of “alternative fuel” under motor fuel excise tax
• Com. Sub. for SB 711: Clarifying that qualified law enforcement from any federal agency may enforce state laws under limited circumstances.
• Com. Sub. for SB 722: Revising examination of records relating to limited video lottery
• Com. Sub. for SB 727: Revising process for county boards of education to hire support staff
• Com. Sub. for SB 738: Authorizing State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees
• SB 779: Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports
• Com. Sub. for SB 785: Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records
• Eng. HB 4860: Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5295: Authorizing a private outdoor designated area to simultaneously host multiple qualified permit holders

FIRST READING

There are no bills on First Reading for Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• SB 712: Reducing minimum age for State Police cadet
• Com. Sub. for SB 746: Modifying composition of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Board
• SB 747: Including corporate contributors to authorized use of certain political party funding
• SB 844: Redesignating Educational Broadcasting Authority as Educational Broadcasting Commission
• Com. Sub. for SB 603: Solid Waste Management Act

10 a.m.: Education (451M)

• SB 806: Removing certain required reports to Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability
• SB 750: Establishing Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in grades six through 12
• SB 813: Allowing students to participate in non- school competitive activities
• SB 761: Providing greater access to unused buildings for public charter schools

10:45 a.m.: Rules (219M)

10 minutes following conclusion of floor session: Subcommittee for SB 575 (219M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 575: Assisted Reproduction Act

1 p.m.: Energy, Industry and Mining (208W)

• HB 5268: Relating to the enhanced recovery of oil and natural gas in horizontal wells

1 p.m.: Health and Human Resources (451M)

• SB 528: Requiring DHS to provide investigative and assessment services
• SB 672: Requiring coverage of home blood pressure monitoring devices for certain Medicaid recipients
• SB 743: Relating to Bureau for Medical Services’ medically supervised weight loss program
• SB 769: Prohibiting certain medical exams on anesthetized patients
• SB 796: Requiring Bureau for Medical Services give preference to in-state providers of medical services
• SB 815: Requiring annual analysis of contracts from DHS and Bureau for Social Services

2 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 778: Amending certain qualifying offenses to enhance sentences of repeat offenders
• Com. Sub. for SB 780: Adding liability to person in position of trust for child abuse cases
• SB 765: Establishing and administering DNA identification system

3 p.m.: Finance (451M)

• SB 167: Establishing statewide health and safety fee for tourism and recreational activities by county commissions
• Com. Sub. for SB 188: Mountain Homes Act
• SB 225: Establishing revocation of authority for spending by agency in support of challenge to WV law
• Com. Sub. for SB 562: Expanding employment and training requirements necessary for SNAP benefits
• Com. Sub. for SB 581: Requiring correctional facilities to provide free feminine hygiene products

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Senate Resolutions to be Introduced Tuesday, February 20, 2024

• SR 49: Recognizing World Scouting Museum (Takubo)
• SR 50: Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day (Blair, Azinger, Barrett, Boley, Caputo, Chapman, Clements, Deeds, Grady, Hamilton, Hunt, Jeffries, Karnes, Maroney, Martin, Maynard, Nelson, Oliverio, Phillips, Plymale, Queen, Roberts, Rucker, Smith, Stover, Stuart, Swope, Takubo, Tarr, Taylor, Trump, Weld, Woelfel, Woodrum)

Committee Action on Bills from Monday, February 19, 2024

10 a.m.: Government Organization

• SB 618: Creating Carbon Exchange Program
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass; second reference to Finance

• Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Military

• SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure

• Com. Sub. for SB 724: Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 754: Requiring car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 834: Increasing number of members for the Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• Committee substitute, as amended, reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance

• Com. Sub. for SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 749: WV Legal Tender Act
• Bill will be reported as a study resolution

• HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

3 p.m.: Judiciary

• Com. Sub. for SB 773: Expanding powers of National Park Service law-enforcement officers
• Committee substitute reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Bill reported to the full Senate with the recommendation it do pass

• Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks
• Motion to report the bill to the full Senate rejected; bill will not be reported

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (149 – 131 Senate; 18 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (30 – 15 Senate; 15 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 790: Changing reference to Curator of Department of Arts, Culture, and History to Cabinet Secretary (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 4594: Relating to extending managed care (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4976: Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5006: Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5019: Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5045: Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5153: Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5157: Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5261: Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5267: Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5273: Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Monday, February 19, 2024 (9 – 5 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Signed, 02-19)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates.

All Senate Committee meetings and floor sessions are available for both live streaming and to watch again in our archives. The link to the Senate’s archived video page can be found here:http://sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00289/Harmony/en/View/Upcomin

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999

Monday, February 19, 2024 – 41st Day of Session

The Senate will convene at 11 a.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• SCR 30: Honoring Hershel “Woody” Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
• SR 43: Memorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning
• SR 44: Designating February 19, 2024, as Pancreatic Cancer Day
• SR 45: Recognizing 112th anniversary of Girl Scouts of USA
• SR 46: Affirming support for preservation of certain historic buildings across state

THIRD READING

• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 292: Hunger-Free Campus Act
• Eng. SB 395: Relating to valuation of industrial property and natural resources by Tax Commissioner – (With right to amend)
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 493: Relating to use of criminal records as disqualification from authorization to practice particular profession – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 602: Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Act
• Eng. Com. Sub. for SB 631: Prohibiting municipalities from disconnecting water service for nonpayment of stormwater fees – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 687: Clarifying Legislative Auditor’s scope of authority – (With right to amend)
• Eng. SB 732: Requiring cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and military authorities
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4756: Creating a state Alzheimer’s plan task force
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 4782: Preventing municipalities from targeting protected businesses with planning and zoning ordinances more restrictive than those placed upon other businesses – (With right to amend)
• Eng. HB 4832: Relating to state superintendent’s reports regarding the finances of school districts
• Eng. HB 5006: Relating to the administration of the A. James Manchin Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan
• Eng. HB 5261: Relating to the definition of small arms for purposes of taxation
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5267: Relating to the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System
• Eng. Com. Sub. for HB 5273: Relating to the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System and clarifying payment upon death of member with less than 10 years of contributory service

SECOND READING

• SB 574: Supplemental appropriation to DOT, Division of Highways
• Com. Sub. for SB 637: Prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on internet
• Com. Sub. for SB 649: Clarifying per diem compensation for certain judges recalled to service
• Com. Sub. for SB 688: Authorizing director of Division of Forestry to contract and manage forest land
• Com. Sub. for SB 690: Establishing WV Agritourism Commission
• SB 696: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, Division of Emergency Management
• SB 700: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Miscellaneous Boards and Commissions, Hospital Finance Authority
• SB 701: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Education, School Construction Fund
• SB 703: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Homeland Security, WV State Police
• SB 707: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Commerce, Division of Natural Resources
• SB 708: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Agriculture, WV Spay Neuter Assistance Fund
• SB 709: Supplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Arts, Culture and History, National Coal Heritage Area Authority
• SB 710: Supplementing and amending appropriations to State Board of Education, Aid for Exceptional Children
• Com. Sub. for SB 740: Prohibiting digital manipulation of sexually explicit content to include minors
• Com. Sub. for SB 741: Prohibiting creation, production, distribution or possession of artificially generated child pornography
• SB 752: Authorizing Department of Agriculture to complete certain land transfers

FIRST READING

• Com. Sub. for Com. Sub. for SB 453: Requiring pricing and payment transparency from pharmacy benefits managers contracting with PEIA
• SB 494: Uniform Unlawful Restriction in Land Records Act
• Com. Sub. for SB 533: Allowing EMS agencies to triage, treat or transport patients to alternate destinations
• Com. Sub. for SB 630: Defining protections for election officials and election workers
• Com. Sub. for SB 667: Creating Physician Assistant Compact
• SB 683: Amending definition of “alternative fuel” under motor fuel excise tax
• Com. Sub. for SB 722: Revising examination of records relating to limited video lottery
• Com. Sub. for SB 727: Revising process for county boards of education to hire support staff
• Com. Sub. for SB 738: Authorizing State Fire Marshal to promulgate emergency rules relating to increased fees
• SB 779: Imposing deadlines for autopsies and autopsy reports.
• Com. Sub. for SB 785: Allowing Foster Care Ombudsman access to child protective records
• Eng. HB 4860: Providing that a general education teacher may not be responsible for accommodation logs

Scheduled Committee Meetings

10 a.m.: Government Organization (208W)

• SB 618: Creating Carbon Exchange Program
• Com. Sub. for SB 675: Establishing accreditation deadline for convention and visitors bureaus
• SB 730: Clarifying compensation for county tax collector
• SB 762: Updating requirements for issuance of occupational licenses or other authorization to practice
• SB 677: Modifying requirements regarding use of medical cannabis

1 p.m.: Military (208W)

• SB 681: Revising service obligation for certain doctoral medical degree programs
• SB 763: Exempting certain records from public release

1 p.m.: Transportation and Infrastructure (451M)

• Com. Sub. for SB 724: Allowing license plates, road signs, or markers be obtained from alternative sources
• Com. Sub. for SB 754: Requiring car dealerships to utilize search engines to determine if buyers have valid motor vehicle insurance
• SB 834: Increasing number of members for the Motor Vehicle Dealers Advisory Board
• SB 838: Requiring lending institutions to utilize DMV electronic lien system under certain circumstances
• Com. Sub. for SB 809: Allowing motor vehicle racing on county or municipal roads under certain circumstances

2 p.m.: Agriculture and Natural Resources (208W)

• Com. Sub. for SB 306: Equipment Right to Repair Act
• SB 802: Updating consumer credit and protection laws on certain agricultural vehicles and equipment

2 p.m.: Banking and Insurance (451M)

• SB 685: Continuing and updating Board of Risk and Insurance Management
• SB 749: WV Legal Tender Act
• HB 5057: To raise the threshold for nominal referral fees from $25 to $100

3 p.m.: Judiciary (208W)

• SB 768: Providing exception for sharing of confidential child welfare records
• Com. Sub. for SB 442: Providing for immunity for mental health providers who are involved in mental hygiene checks

** Committee times and agendas are subject to change **

Bills to be Introduced

Bills that Have Passed the Senate as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (139 – 128 Senate; 11 House)

Resolutions that Have Been Adopted by the Senate as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (23)

Bills that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (25 – 14 Senate; 11 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 171: Prohibiting county commissions from adopting authorization that exceeds state law regarding agriculture operations (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)
• SB 300: Relating to organization of Office of Inspector General (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 318: Modifying process of when parental rights are terminated (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 354: Relating to the WV Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 428: Establishing appeals from administrative rulings are to be filed with Intermediate Court of Appeals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 543: Relating to research and economic development agreements for state institutions of higher education (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 547: Authorizing legislative rules for Higher Education Policy Commission (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 605: Requiring electronic funds transfer of retirement contributions by participating employers (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 606: Relating to Natural Resources Police Officers Retirement System (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• SB 607: Clarifying Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System surviving spouse benefits (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 4594: Relating to extending managed care (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4801: Relating generally to the banking authority of the State Treasurer’s Office (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 4976: Providing the contact information of the Inspector General on the agencies and boards websites of the executive departments (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5019: Relating to surrender and return of license not required for disqualifying or downgrading a driver’s license (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)

• HB 5045: Related to the administration of the West Virginia Water Pollution Control Act, and Underground Carbon Dioxide Sequestration and Storage (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5153: Relating to revising, updating and streamlining the requirements governing the West Virginia Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (Completed legislation, awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5157: Relating to contingent increase of tax rate on certain eligible acute care hospitals (Completed legislation; awaiting action by the Governor)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

Resolutions that Have Completed Legislation as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (5 – 3 Senate; 2 House)

• HCR 1: Raising a Joint Assembly to hear remarks of the Governor (Adopted, 01-10)
• HCR 13: Commemorating the life of Marilyn Kay Parsons (Adopted, 01-11)
• SCR 16: Urging US Congress enact reforms to federal permitting policies to accelerate deployment of new energy infrastructure (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 17: Reaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people (Adopted, 01-24)
• SCR 24: Recognizing First Responders Honor Board’s nominees for Medal of Valor (Adopted, 02-06)

Bills Signed by the Governor as of Friday, February 16, 2024 (8 – 4 Senate; 4 House)

• SB 31: Department of Human Services rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses (Signed, 02-15)
• SB 269: Excluding test strips from definition of drug paraphernalia (Signed, 02-02)

• SB 462: Updating definitions of certain terms used in Personal Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• SB 483: Amending Corporation Net Income Tax Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4026: Authorizing the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles (Signed, 02-13)
• HB 4252: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protective Orders Act (Signed, 02-07)
• HB 4274: Renaming the Department of Health and Human Resources (Signed, 01-26)
• HB 5332: Excepting persons previously commissioned as a notary public from requirement to have a high school diploma or its equivalent in order to be recommissioned as a notary public (Signed, 02-07)

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